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Riyadh Racing Season Kicks Off Tomorrow with Prizes Exceeding SAR236 Million
The 2026–2027 Riyadh Racing Season will kick off tomorrow at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, with expectations for an exceptional season in terms of both sporting quality and attendance, building on the success of the recently concluded Taif Racing Season.
The season will run for six consecutive months, spanning 24 weeks, and conclude on April 17, 2027. It will feature competition among leading stables, trainers, and jockeys and include the Saudi Cup, the world's richest horse race, with prize money exceeding $38 million. Total prize money for the season stands at SAR236.3 million, the highest in the history of the Riyadh Racing Season.
The season will feature 50 race meetings comprising 569 races, held every Friday and Saturday. The schedule also includes 52 major racing cups. Of the races, 104 will be designated for Arabian horses and 465 for Thoroughbreds, with an additional 35 races held on the turf track.
Beyond the track, King Abdulaziz Racecourse will offer a range of recreational, community, and cultural events and activities for different age groups, further establishing the venue as a comprehensive weekend destination for families and visitors.
The launch of the Riyadh Racing Season builds on the continued development of horse racing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and strengthens Riyadh's position on the international racing calendar through a season combining high-level sporting competition with a comprehensive spectator experience.
